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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
5
Local news lists Capt W A McKinney and J B Bullock among those in town, plus several figures from Harvey and nearby counties. It mentions trips to Waco San Antonio Brenham and Saratoga, and notes social visits, saloon interest, and a church meeting. Also lists upcoming bids for cord wood and a wool purchase notice with August 2 deadline.
Dermis Cream marketed for sunburn and tan, claiming to refresh and beautify the skin. Advert says it smooths grease, cleanses pores, and leaves a clear finish, touting all natural purity from Pure Drug Dispenser.
Yesterday Calverton beat Houston 7 to 3 while Waco defeated Shreveport in 14 innings 6 to 5. Dallas won 1 to 0 against Port Worth, San Antonio fell to Beaumont 2 to 1, and other results list Shreveport, Port Worth, and Dewmont matchups with mixed outcomes.
M Hubbard returned from Molly Aprines Vansant County where a gathering featured singing and reports of a notable time. The event echoed a Holly Springs convention two years earlier that elected Hubbard president. Of the hundreds present then, only five remain now as Hubbard sends news and greetings.
A.B. McSwain died at the family home on Rock Prairie at 3 a.m. after lingering illness. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Wright Light Cemetery. Regular meeting tonight includes initiation of the second degree with members urged to arrive by 30 sharp. Also notes a new asphalt plant arriving this morning to the Kaw Paving Company, a 700000 pound, 63 foot long monster to be located near the Hi. & TC railroad south of the freight depot.
The Kaw Paving Company began concrete work on West Anderson street for the residence section pavement. After base setting, the large dumping machine will lay the top pavement for the mirests, to be hauled in dump wagons. Mrs J A Meyers departed for Waco to visit relatives and friends.
Walker was called to Calvert today for the death of his cousin Ruth McMillan who was crowned in Poster Lake two miles from Calvert this morning. Mine Noth, daughter of W A Meitl, is uncle of Mr Walker. Garrett McMillan, recently with Mr and Mrs Walker, has been staying in Dera for some time. Mr Walker plans to attend the funeral tonight.
Notice to bidders that on July 1 at 11 oclock A M bids for grading and paving La mar street from the east line of Dalian Street to the west line will be received by the city. Bids must be accompanied by certified funds for 10 percent of the bid. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Notice lists a sale action at Parker’s warehouse with bonded whiskey priced at 44.00 per gallon and a sale until August first requiring cash. Proprietor C. Woltom advertises Fleamast spring and stamps for sale. A second item reports General Hirs on duty with the New York National Guard on the border and in good order.
An old drug advertisement touts Chille-Ague-Pevans malaria remedy and Chita fever treatment. It markets BRAZO CHILL TOING as genuine and promises guaranteed results. Sold by Emma, a brick-building seller, with cash, weekly rental, or small monthly payments and repair service for all makes.
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